Jun 25, 2022

Kraft Heinz Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Delivered solid second quarter results, successfully navigated current environment and advanced long-term strategy

Key Takeaways

Kraft Heinz reported strong price realization and resilient demand in the second quarter of 2022. Net sales decreased slightly, but organic net sales increased by 10.1%. Net income increased significantly due to lower tax expenses and interest expense.

Net sales decreased 0.9 percent versus the year-ago period to $6.6 billion.

Organic Net Sales increased 10.1 percent versus the prior year period.

Net income increased 1,136.4 percent versus the year-ago period to $265 million.

Diluted EPS was $0.21, up 1,150.0 percent versus the prior year period.

Total Revenue
$6.55B
Previous year: $6.62B
-0.9%
EPS
$0.7
Previous year: $0.78
-10.3%
Organic Net Sales Growth
10.1%
Previous year: -2.1%
-581.0%
Gross Profit
$1.98B
Previous year: $2.29B
-13.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.52B
Previous year: $3.94B
-61.5%
Free Cash Flow
$353M
Previous year: $1.6B
-77.9%
Total Assets
$91.7B
Previous year: $97B
-5.5%

Kraft Heinz

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Forward Guidance

The Company continues to expect strong financial performance in 2022. The Company is raising expectations for 2022 Organic Net Sales to a high-single-digit percentage increase versus the prior year period, as compared to previous expectations of a mid-single-digit percentage increase, reflecting strong performance to date and ongoing business momentum. The Company continues to expect 2022 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $5.8 billion to $6.0 billion, with a 45 percent to 55 percent third quarter to fourth quarter split.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong financial performance expected in 2022.
  • Raising expectations for 2022 Organic Net Sales to a high-single-digit percentage increase.
  • Reflecting strong performance to date.
  • Ongoing business momentum.
  • Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $5.8 billion to $6.0 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflects a 53rd week in 2022.
  • Increase in foreign currency headwinds based on current exchange rates.
  • Impact of divestitures versus the prior year.
  • Ongoing efforts to manage inflationary pressures.
  • Continuing to invest in long-term growth.